[RBW] Sackvilke bartube questions?

I got the last one!!! Whew!! That was close!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this

[RBW] Sackvilke bartube questions?

I just bought one. I once had a Avenir Metro bar bag that was fantastic. Bar bags can be fun. It will help me go fast my Bleriot. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from

[RBW] Sackvilke bartube questions?

Thanks, Joe! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Sackvilke bartube questions?

1. Don't know. 2. It holds its shape. 3. Kinda floppy against the headtube if you don't use something on the side rings to steady it. Not a huge deal to me, it's never even occurred to me to use those rings. Great bag. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Sackvilke bartube questions?

1. Water resistant, or does everything get wet inside when it rains? 2. It's wide. Does it hold its shape or sag down on ends away from bar attachment points? In other words does it keep its tube shape well? 3. Fully loaded does the weight attached to the bar make the front end floppy? Thanks

[RBW] FS: more garage clean-out

Hi again Shook the garage a bit harder, and more stuff fell out! https://www.flickr.com/photos/joe_bunik/albums/72157668346551339 - NOS pair of Pari Moto 650B gumwall, $87 - NOS / NIB pair of Grand Bois Ourson, 650x35B, $87 - MKS GR-9 platform pedals, great condition, $32 - MKS Sylvan

[RBW] Re: Matt from Crust - PLP Talks

I agree. This is a really good counterpoint to the sceney, super hip stuff on instagram. It’s nice to hear him talk and just be a down to earth normal guy. I’ve been liking what he’s making, but also have been a little dubious about supporting what seemed sorta like an inside joke that I wasn’t

[RBW] Re: Good New/Bad News on my repaired Atlantis

Just thinking of the squat Testors bottles makes me happy. Drug stores used to carry a wide array of colors in the 70s, and I'd look at all the colors before buying a Charleston Chew for my walk home from school. Back when kids walked home from school. I may get an Atlantis color bottle as a

Re: [RBW] Roadini as commuter?

I setup my Ram bike with a Mark's rack up front--yes with P-clamps, but it did the job just fine. I rode 2 600k brevets on it and it held up fine, and I had to carry a good amount up front and in my saddlebag. https://www.flickr.com/photos/42771204@N00/8176967200/in/dateposted-public/ Toshi --

[RBW] Re: My new Cheviot

Palmer: I can hear the chain a bit, but I'm used to derailers so I'm not sure what would be noisy to you. It's a stiff tension if that's what you mean: I pounded over some speedbumps in the parking area and didn't get a lot of tensioner bounce like you would with a rear derailer. Eric: I don't

[RBW] Re: My new Cheviot

I love the color! Whats the width of the Fatty Rumpkins? I'm interested to see how the fenders fit. I saw a Cheviot at FFD this past fall and the wheelbase was much longer than it appears on line. On Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 9:21:57 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > I

Re: [RBW] My new Cheviot

Nice bike, Joe! What’s the purpose of the third braze-on on the rear dropouts? One for a fender strut, one for a rack, plus ... ?? I ask in part because my two Alex Singers, which were purpose-built to accept both fenders and rear racks, do this with *one* braze-on and a clever bolt that does

[RBW] My new Cheviot

Hi Joe. What a tremendous bike. Does it ride quietly with the tensioner? I usually like a ss without tensioner for quiet riding. I am considering a 3 ring by 1 cog with front derailler shifting only and a tensioner. As long as it is quiet, that is. Tom Palmer Twin Lake, MI -- You received

[RBW] My new Cheviot

Joe, I love it, especially the cream headtube! Looking forward to further single speed impressions. All the best, Erl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send

[RBW] My new Cheviot

Wonderful bike, Joe! The color is lovely, and you can build it up so many ways. I hope you'll follow up with your Cheviot single speed impressions. Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: FS: Riv Road Stnd-56cm-complete bike

Tom, Thanks for asking. Yes, I still run the inverted albastache bars. They work well on this frame which is too small for me. Sorry I haven't tried them the normal way, yet. I still don't ride the bike as much as I feel I should. I should sell it to someone who would use it more, but it

[RBW] Re: WTB: 65cm Clem Smith Jr.

That Joe is the business. Mustard is an amazing color and the double toptube is too cool; I wish I was tall enough to ride it. Fully lugged, an awesome fork crown, I'm just sayin'... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] My new Cheviot

I interrupt my recent hiatus because A. It seemed stupid, B. I promised I would show off my new Cheviot, and C. Maybe this will serve as encouragement for anyone on the fence about a shiney new Riv to take the jump. Apologies for the lousy indoor shots, I finally got the build finished and just

[RBW] Long shot WTB: 53cm Hunqapillar

Riv has had a 53 Hunqapillar demo bike for a while and they are eager to generate January cash flow. Have you offered to buy their demo? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito Ca. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Creaky Cranks, Cranky Cranker

Echoing lum gim fong: Check each and all components. Might be cracked. Maybe even the bb shell/chainstay/downtube area. I had a creaking sound coming from the bb area of my Surly Cross-Check. Finally found it: Relatively loose square taper bb (Velo-Orange). Once I even had about-to-be

[RBW] Re: WTB: 65cm Clem Smith Jr.

Thanks for also bringing that to my attention. Looking into it now... On Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 11:55:34 AM UTC-5, Jonathan D. wrote: > > That Joe is a great deal. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Free Rivendell Reader 38-41

Everything has been claimed. Thanks, Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this

[RBW] Creaky Cranks, Cranky Cranker

I like the old adage "tighten it 'til it smokes". But I isually snug very well and then do a last swoop in one movement so it requires a little grunt at end. All smooth movements. Never jerk tight. I get if as comfortably tight as poss without hurting me or the bike. So far it's worked great

[RBW] Creaky Cranks, Cranky Cranker

Park chainring tool works to stop them from spinning while tightening. Wedging Any flat piece of metal that will fit (screwdriver) works for the hidden bolt. RBW has a chainring swap video that might help you. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Creaky Cranks, Cranky Cranker

Just for safety, Inspect crank arms for CRACKS. I just use park tool grease in me rings bolts and so far all's well Thoughts: Did you tighten the ring bolts like car wheel lugs - back n forth? Not in a circle? Pedals need tightening? Crank arms need a snug? Creaking can come from other

[RBW] Creaky Cranks, Cranky Cranker

Sugino cranks and those fiddly, hard to tighten, hard to loosen chainring bolts. I’m swapping chainrings to play with fixed gear inches (loving 71” after fifty miles of riding) and range possible between high and low gears. I lube things well with Paul grease. Ideas for making this job easier?

[RBW] Re: Traveling with your bike

Ben: Check all the airlines serving your destination but IMHO it's rare for an airline to be competitive with ground service. On top of that, the airlines are no more gentle with luggage than UPS & Fed Ex are with packages. If you take your bike on the airplane, you also have to think about

Re: [RBW] Traveling with your bike

Ben: The last time I shipped a bike (via Bike Flights) I ran into a problem finding a box small enough to avoid their oversize charge (which, to be fair, UPS and FedEx also charge). Most of the empty bike boxes I found at bike shops were in the “too big” category, and I had to hunt for a

Re: [RBW] Re: MUSA Shorts

I just toss 'em in with regular laundry and try to remember not to transfer to the dryer. They probably last longer with special treatment, but regular wash/air dry has been fine for me. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Free Rivendell Reader 38-41

#40 has been claimed. #38, 39, #41, and brochure avail. Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Matt from Crust - PLP Talks

Yeah, I appreciate the ability of people to not take themselves too seriously and just love bikes and what they're doing. Matt comes across like a straight-up good guy. Agree on the Ultraromance interview as well. Poppi seems like a much more down-to-earth person than I would have imagined

[RBW] Traveling with your bike

I'm in the process of packing up a bike I sold to another list member and also, at the same time, planning a trip that I want to take a bike with me. Being a tall person, I love that Rivendell makes large bikes, but when it comes to packing them, you run up against the fact that most frames

[RBW] Free Rivendell Reader 38-41

I found these while going through the bookshelf. All in good/great condition. I think Kevin gave me these when I was at RBWHQ. Free to anyone who wants’em. There is a little folded brochure/catalog too. Cheers! Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Cumil the Peeper sold me a Canti-Sam frameset

Agreed. I’ve seen and ridden a 51 and it was perfect. There must be something with this batch. Cheers! Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email

[RBW] Re: Matt from Crust - PLP Talks

I listened to it last night on the commute home. I laughed a lot. Matt seems like a fun, interesting person, doing his thing and getting by. Definitely interesting getting his take starting a independent bike business and also some of the back story on things, especially the leather

[RBW] Re: Cumil the Peeper sold me a Canti-Sam frameset

Christopher, Something must have gone awry with the latest run of 51 Sams. I have a Sage Green 51 and it’s been perfect from the moment I put it on the road. The black and cream Sams are so sharp. Congrats to all the prospective owners. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I appreciate mine. Best,

[RBW] Rear supports- marks, erlen etc

Drew, To my mind the Nitto R-14 Top Rack is a fairly minimal rack that supports 10-15 pounds for me. Plus, I think they look good. I change bags ranging in size from Carradice Pendle up to a medium Saddlesack. Just added one to a Roadeo I’m building. It will support the Pendle and a Toplight

Re: [RBW] Re: MUSA Shorts

Seconding Joe’s recommendation on the Devold merino shorts Riv sells. Yes, they’re pricey but they are super comfortable. I use them exclusively for travel since they can be worn multiple times before washing (Kookaburra wool wash is great). They also dry quickly. Try a pair or two.

Re: [RBW] Roadini as commuter?

I'm a 220lb 6'8" Fresian non sprinter, but the bike came gently used. Might've been under a roid raging monster at some point, but the man who I purchased it from certainly seemed perfectly calm and kind, and about 200lb wet. It was an oddity for sure. -Kai BK NY -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Crankypants & Thoughtful Responses

Thank you, Jim, for driving the bus! I spoke a bit sharpishly recently on a thread or two, and I'm sorry. I value each lister, and truly enjoy your company. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 8:52:37 AM UTC-8, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > > The tenets of this group have not

[RBW] FS: Black 52cm Clementine f/f/hs plus extras, $750

I wish I was not writing this ad, but unfortunately, I need to generate some cash, and my Clementine, aka Clem Smith Jr. L-style, is one of the few bikes I own with any real measurable resale value. It has been truly a joy to ride, and if my circumstances were different, I would keep this bike

Re: [RBW] Roadini as commuter?

How much do you weigh? It's hard to imagine anyone but a 225 lb East German elite track sprinter on steroids breaking a good steel frame across the bb shell, loads or no loads. I've heavily torqued much lighter frames up steep hills, with heavy rear loads, for years, with no problems. I suspect a

[RBW] Free Bar End shifter.

Spoken for already. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Free Ultegra Bar End Shifter

On Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 12:08:08 PM UTC-5, Joe Huddleston wrote: > > Already gone to first iROB. Thanks. > > On Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 11:21:21 AM UTC-5, Joe Huddleston wrote: >> >> iROBs, >> I have a SL-BS64 front double/triple bar end shifter (8 spd issue)in >> very good

[RBW] Re: Free Ultegra Bar End Shifter

Already gone to first iROB. Thanks. On Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 11:21:21 AM UTC-5, Joe Huddleston wrote: > > iROBs, > I have a SL-BS64 front double/triple bar end shifter (8 spd issue)in very > good condition. Came to me as a gimme, but I don't need it, so whoever > wants it, you may

[RBW] Re: Roadini as commuter?

Nothing is altogether wrong with P clamps, I just see them as an inelegant solution both visually and in concept. On Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 10:55:34 PM UTC-8, lum gim fong wrote: > > Whats wrong with p clamps? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Re: Cumil the Peeper sold me a Canti-Sam frameset

Ah, then in that case, glad I waited for the 58! Rides like a dream. Rolling gleefully. > On Jan 10, 2018, at 8:20 AM, Dave Small wrote: > > My story is the same: 60cm (which I bought) is a bit too big, the 56cm > (which I test rode and didn't buy) was a bit too

[RBW] Re: WTB: 65cm Clem Smith Jr.

That Joe is a great deal. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email

Re: [RBW] Roadini as commuter?

I commute on a Quickbeam quite a bit and want to share one concern of mine. This Quickbeam of mine is my 2nd as I murdered the first's bottom bracket shell with a crack from front to back. On my "new" Quickbeam I have some lowriders up front I carry any load I might on, keeping the rear clear

[RBW] Re: MUSA Shorts

https://www.rivbike.com/collections/clothing/products/devold-wool-boxer-briefs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: WTB: 65cm Clem Smith Jr.

Excellent - I didn't catch that on the website.. Thank you Jonathan D and Tim. I'll give them a call when they open today. On Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 8:42:24 AM UTC-5, Tim wrote: > > There is definitely (at least yesterday it was there) a 65 Clem H on the > site, discounted from $850

[RBW] Re: frame bags on your Riv: anybody tried 'em?

+1 on the Jandd recommendation. Cheap, got all the features, durable. It is not waterproof like the Revelate, though water resistant - good enough for any day-ride. I do use it on some touring, though for long trips will use a custom full size bag. Fits several of my bikes  -- You received

Re: [RBW] Roadini as commuter?

I've long used a Carradice Super C with an SQR quick release. It has an ample ~20L capacity and I use all of the space. (You need slightly more than a fistful of seatpost for the SQR clamp.) I've done this with a variety of bikes including ones that wouldn't fall into the typical "commuter"

Re: [RBW] Roadini as commuter?

@Max - I'm really lucky. I park my bike in an locked cage with security cameras which is situated in an underground parking under our building. On Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 8:25:01 PM UTC-5, Max S wrote: > > Have been reading this thread with interest, as I’m hoping to start bike >

[RBW] Free Ultegra Bar End Shifter

iROBs, I have a SL-BS64 front double/triple bar end shifter (8 spd issue)in very good condition. Came to me as a gimme, but I don't need it, so whoever wants it, you may have it. First come, first served. Thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: Cumil the Peeper sold me a Canti-Sam frameset

My story is the same: 60cm (which I bought) is a bit too big, the 56cm (which I test rode and didn't buy) was a bit too small, and the later 58cm version is just right. I don't think the current 58cm equals the first-run 56cm, either from my experience with them or the PBH

Re: [RBW] Re: MUSA Shorts

I like these and they are on $C clearance https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5047-336/Merino-T1-Boxer EricF Ottawa On 10 January 2018 at 10:53, Doug H. wrote: > So what brand wool underlings would you all recommend? > > -- > You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: MUSA Shorts

So what brand wool underlings would you all recommend? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To

[RBW] Re: Fendering a Quickbeam

Yes, I believe my longboards are 45mm also. It would be nice to have a little more space between tire and fender, but this my city bike, and it has worked quite well. Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Rear supports- marks, erlen etc

Drew, I use the Erlen bag support on my Bantam bikepacking rig, and find it ideal. I try to load my heaviest things in a frame bag, but the Carradice longflap bag still carries a significant load over rugged roads just fine. Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: MUSA Shorts

#1 for wool underwear and unpadded MUSA shorts. I wasted 20 years trying to get comfortable on upright bikes with padded cycling shorts, then rode recumbents for a few years. A Brooks B17 with wool and MUSA was a stunning revelation. It works! -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Rear supports- marks, erlen etc

I had a similar dilemma where I had tried a Carradice bagman, similar in design to the Erlen rack, and found it too noodly as load in my saddlebag increased or road/trail surface was a little rough I've settle on using a Mark's rack on the rear, after trying some other cobbled together solutions

[RBW] WTB: 65cm Clem Smith Jr.

There is definitely (at least yesterday it was there) a 65 Clem H on the site, discounted from $850 to $750. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email

Re: [RBW] Roadini as commuter?

As it turns out, the Roadini has braze-ons for a rear rack. Either way, the Roadini is a bicycle in the old school sense in that it is not a hot house flower, but can handle most any regular road and weather conditions, and then some. New school in the sense its designer has been working on

[RBW] Re: MUSA Shorts

Jeff, I appreciate the feedback. Sounds like lots of people like these shorts and that they are durable. I've not tried wool underwear so that may be something to consider for longish rides. Doug On Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 12:59:42 AM UTC-5, Jeffrey Arita wrote: > > Doug, > > I own 2

Re: [RBW] Rear supports- marks, erlen etc

Drew, have you looked at this rear support from Nitto https://www.ebay.com/itm/Nitto-NR20-Rear-Rack/131538098516?hash=item1ea0481954:g:23cAAOSwPcVVgUA4 I think I have seen another very similar Nitto rack that attached to the seat stays rather than the canti posts. Steve On Tue, Jan 9, 2018 at